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Akihabara Shrine
台東区松が谷３丁目１０−７
Located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, this shrine is the origin of the place name Akihabara.
Enshrined deities
Homusubi-no-Kami (Kagutsuchi)
History
Originally known as Chinbi-sha (Fire-Quelling Shrine), its current form began in 1869 when, following a major fire, Emperor Meiji issued an imperial decree to enshrine three deities: Ka-hi-no-Ōkami (Great Deity of Fire-Birth), Mizuhanome-no-Kami (Deity of Water Waves), and Hiyama-Hime-no-Kami (Deity of the Clay Mountain). During the Edo period, it was mistakenly identified as Akihabara Dai-Gongen and became known as 'Akihabara-sama.' In 1888, the shrine relocated to its current site due to railway construction. It was renamed Akihabara Shrine in 1930.
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What visitors say
The shrine grounds are modest and nestled within a residential neighborhood, offering a quiet atmosphere for worship. The Goshuin (shrine seal stamp) features a distinctive cherry blossom design. While there may be a wait for a handwritten Goshuin, pre-written copies are available for a smoother experience. The shrine also hosts local events, such as markets.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:30
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:30
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